How do I find out about concerts? How do I get more details about something I heard over the air? How do I submit events to WORT’s Music Calendars? Who do I contact with changes or cancellations?

WORT’s Music Calendars are a great resource to find out about concerts in all genres and places. Usually you’ll find details in the online listing or links to get more information. There’s a link to to submit your event at the top of the calendar page. You can also submit events, changes and cancellations to calendar@wortfm.org.

Contact Information

Music Director: Sybil Augustine – musicdirector@wortfm.org (for music submissions, charts and tracking, promotional exchanges for music events and following up on volunteer applications or other requests. Please include specifics in your subject line, such as “Hiphop Music Submission” etc, )

How do I get my music played on WORT?

We accept submissions in most genres and styles of music, focusing on noncommercial, out-of-the-mainstream, independent releases (check out our playlists and music charts for more information.) It may take up to a few weeks for us to review and process the music. We currently still prefer CDs to digital submissions because it’s the quickest way to get it into the hands of our programmers and onto the airwaves, though we do have a growing digital library. Please send your music (full-length CD or vinyl preferred) including a one-sheet description and any biographical and tour information to WORT Music Director, 118 S. Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703 and/or to musicdirector@wortfm.org.

You can follow up or “track” your submissions by email, or call 608-256-2001 on Wednesdays between 1-4 pm CST to ask if we received it, has it been reviewed, has it been added to our library, and what kind of airplay it’s getting—e.g. light, medium, heavy or charting. Thanks and we look forward to hearing your music!

WORT Music Playlists

What was that song I heard? Who was the artist, what is the album title, where can I get it? Where can I find the entire playlist for a show?

Click on the Playlists button to bring up a calendar where you can choose any date to find the playlists for that day. If you can’t find the right playlist or the song you’re looking for, your best bet is to call the station the next time that program’s on and ask the host yourself. If that’s not possible we may be able to help you, but please have as much information as possible at hand when you contact us, such as: approximate day and time the music was played, what type or genre of music it was, who hosted the show and any other information you remember about the selection and we’ll do our best to track it down.

Once you figure it out, there’s a “Buy It!” link next to each track in online playlists that leads you to a place where you can buy songs and albums, and by doing it that way a small portion of each purchase goes to support WORT.

Sip N Sway Thursday

Thu October 12, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - Fri October 13, 2017 @ 1:00 am

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Enjoy 2 hour open mic with Mcees, rappers, poets, singers and comedians. Followed by our Dj spinning Afro-Centric hits of Hiphop, Rnb, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Soca, Zouk, Pop and Makossa. You can upgrade ticket for 2 hour openbar $15 dollars more enjoy signature cocktails Cranberry Kiss Cocktails, Beer and Wine.
NOTE: If you are a performer wishing to take the stage there is a $50 registration fee. It is free if you bring 5 people with you. We encourage you to bring your crew to cheer you on.
Hashtag: #SipNSwayNY, SNSNY
If you like your rap served on-trend, Soul Night Events offers all sorts. For lovers of beats and rhymes from old school hip hop alongside new Hip Hop talent —Our DJ

unapologetically mashes-up hip hop with R&B, Reggae and Soca. This should give you an idea of our varied vibe for the night. This full-fat-fun night is one you should not miss. Don’t miss out this is one to archive in your collection memories.